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$251+ Cheap flights from Harlingen, TX (HRL) to Columbus (CMH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRL — CMH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harlingen to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Harlingen to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harlingen to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:36 amHRL - CMH
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/11:19 pmCMH - HRL
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:34 amHRL - CMH
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/295:05 amCMH - HRL
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$565
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:00 amHRL - CMH
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/297:45 pmCMH - HRL
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:00 amHRL - CMH
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/195:40 amCMH - HRL
2 stops11h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$607
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/144:02 pmHRL - CMH
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/193:21 pmCMH - HRL
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$668

Find flight deals from Harlingen to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harlingen (HRL) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$433
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Harlingen to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harlingen to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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HarlingenColumbus

HRL - CMH

HRLCMH

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 1/13

6:02 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

1:19 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$251

HarlingenColumbus

HRL - CMH

HRLCMH

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 2/24

12:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

7:05 am-7:58 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$341

HarlingenColumbus

HRL - CMH

HRLCMH

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 4/17

12:10 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops10h 24m

Columbus

Thu 4/23

6:30 am-11:13 am

1 stop5h 43m

$484

HarlingenColumbus

HRL - CMH

HRLCMH

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 12/25

7:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Columbus

Mon 12/29

7:45 pm-11:13 am

2 stops16h 28m

$589

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Deals found on 12/9

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Harlingen to Columbus in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen, Texas-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Harlingen, Texas-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harlingen, Texas-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen, Texas-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Harlingen, Texas-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Harlingen to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Harlingen to Columbus Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Columbus Airport (average of $179). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Harlingen to Columbus Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harlingen to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Harlingen to Columbus?

    Most people fly from Harlingen Valley Intl (HRL) if they book a flight from Harlingen to Columbus. On average, Valley Intl has 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 2 airlines. Harlingen Valley Intl is conveniently located just 3.7 mi from Harlingen’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Harlingen, Texas to Columbus Airport?

    Departing from Harlingen, Texas to Columbus Airport will take you 5h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1274 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Harlingen, Texas to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $159. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $293 round trip. Users have found that Southwest is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Harlingen to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Harlingen to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Harlingen to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Harlingen to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Harlingen to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harlingen to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Columbus Airport (average of $179). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Harlingen to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Harlingen to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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